“Alert in Matadi: the price of maize is skyrocketing, what are the consequences for the population?”
The vertiginous rise in the price of maize in Matadi, capital of Kongo-Central, is causing concern among the inhabitants of the region. This 50% increase has a direct impact on household purchasing power. The causes of this increase are multiple: the deplorable state of agricultural service roads, the scarcity of food products and the improper storage of foodstuffs. It is urgent that the authorities take measures to remedy this situation, by rehabilitating transport infrastructure, fighting against speculation and promoting local agriculture. The region’s food security depends on it.